Our Unit 871 Team Lead, Emile, remarks on how resilience and dedication led to significant results for the English Language Program.
At Unit 871 in Hanoi, Vietnam, our military officer students are diligently studying the American Language Course (ALC) as part of our steady state program. This initiative aligns with the Ministry of National Defense’s goal of achieving 30% English proficiency within the armed forces by 2030. Despite the recent devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, which brought tremendous loss and hardship, the resilience of the Vietnamese people has shone through. Their ability to come together and overcome obstacles is truly inspiring. This same spirit of resilience and dedication is mirrored in our students, who work tirelessly with strong hearts and a focus to achieve greatness.
Class Alpha English Language Progress Report
The military students of Class Alpha at Unit 871 in Hanoi have recently completed their mid-term ALCPT (American Language Course Placement Test) as part of their English language training. Under the guidance of their instructor, Caleb, the class has shown remarkable progress. On average, the class’s ALCPT scores increased from 53% to 64%, marking a significant 21% improvement. Senior Lt. Lê Đình Sơn stood out with an impressive 53% increase in his score, showcasing exceptional dedication and progress. The results highlight the effectiveness of the ALC and the hard work of both the students and their instructor.
Class Bravo English Language Progress Report
The mid-level class, under the instruction of Cedric Chigome, has shown commendable progress in their English language proficiency. Despite starting with very low initial ALCPT scores, the 13 students have worked diligently to improve their results. The class’s average ALCPT score increased from 33% to 41.6%, marking a notable 25% improvement. Notably, the most significant individual progress was made by Major Phạm Ngọc Hòa. The Major improved his score by 55%, from 31% to 48%. While students still have a long road ahead, their hard work and Cedric’s dedicated instruction have laid a strong foundation.
Class Charlie English Language Progress Report
The students of the lowest level class have shown remarkable progress in their English language proficiency. Starting with an average ALCPT score of 23%, the class has increased their average to 36% after the mid-term ALCPT. This marks a total growth of 60%. Senior Lt. Nguyễn Văn Hưng has made significant strides, improving his score from 28% to 51%. This score is just shy of the 55% required to qualify for the ECL. Additionally, the highest improvement in the class was achieved by Senior Lt. Nguyễn Đức Trọng. The Senior Lt. increased his score from 18% to an impressive 41%, a remarkable 128% improvement. The dedication of the students and their instructor, Emile van Heerden, have proven that perseverance pays off. While listening and speaking skills remain challenging, the students’ commitment indicates they will soon overcome these hurdles and reach their goals.
As we tackle the last half of the semester, we always focus on improving systems, planning, and making new strides. We strive to ensure our students are provided with the best possible opportunity to succeed.